Are Australia-Israel relations at anall-time low? - podcast
More than two years ago, Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was killed by the Israel Defense Forces while travelling in a convoy with humanitarian organisation World Central Kitchen. Israel’s decision on Wednesday to clear its soldiers of criminal liability has sparked widesprea
Presented by Reged Ahmad with Tom McIlroy; produced by Cheyne Anderson and Taylah Strano; sound design and mixing by Lu Hill; the executive producers are Hannah Parkes and Molly Glassey24 Aug 2026, 03:00 pmUpdated 8h ago1 min readAsiaAustralia
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Are Australia-Israel relations at an all-time low? - podcast
More than two years ago, Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was killed by the Israel Defense Forces while travelling in a convoy with humanitarian organisation World Central Kitchen. Israel’s decision on Wednesday to clear its soldiers of criminal liability has sparked widespread condemnation, from Frankcom’s family to the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, who called the move an “outrage”.
Now, as calls grow for accountability, an apology and potential reparations, political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to Reged Ahmad about a new low in Australia and Israel’s relations
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Zomi Frankcom was killed by IDF drones. Australia says Israel’s response ‘falls far short’. How did it happen and what’s next?
‘An insult’: Zomi Frankcom’s family issues strongly-worded statement as Israel rejects criminal investigation into her killing
Now, as calls grow for accountability, an apology and potential reparations, political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to Reged Ahmad about a new low in Australia and Israel’s relations
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Source: The Guardian · Presented by Reged Ahmad with Tom McIlroy; produced by Cheyne Anderson and Taylah Strano; sound design and mixing by Lu Hill; the executive producers are Hannah Parkes and Molly Glassey. Published 24 Aug 2026, 03:00 pm.
